Myth #14: The deal is not primarily about making money; it is about creating a new U.S. strategic relationship in south Asia.
Fact: The deal is primarily about making money. The main effect of the deal will be to pardon India – to remove it as a violator of international norms. After such a change in status, there will be no impediment to U.S. arms sales. This is where the real money is, not in nuclear reactors. U.S. exporters have mentioned selling as much as $1.4 billion worth of Boeing airliners, hundreds of F-16 or F/A-18 fighter jets, as well as maritime surveillance planes, advanced radar, helicopters, missile defense and other equipment. The Russian press has even complained that the nuclear deal is a ploy to squeeze Russia out of the Indian arms market.
RE:The deal is primarily about making money
by Sandeep on Aug 02, 2008 12:07 AM Permalink
You seem to be against nuclear deal but the point you are giving is actually one of benefits India can get by this deal. Having more suppliers is usually a good thing as you have a better choice. India can buy whatever suits best from a wider selection.
RE:The deal is primarily about making money
by TheOneAndOnly on Aug 02, 2008 12:16 AM Permalink
Observe the following Words Said by ElBaradei abt the Deal.
... the pact, which is 'good' for moving towards a nuclear weapons free world.
... ElBaradei said the pact will help the non-proliferation regime
...good for the world and for non-proliferation.
"The agreement is good for our collective efforts to move towards a world free from nuclear weapons. The agreement brings India closer to the debate of our ultimate goal -- Nuclear Non-proliferation treaty -- for establishing a world free from nuclear weapons," he said
If we have to eliminate nuclear arms, this kind of dialogue has to be universal and inclusive, ElBaradei said.
RE:The deal is primarily about making money
by Sandeep on Aug 02, 2008 12:37 AM Permalink
India is already not proliferating Nuclear weapons.
ElBaradei also says this is good for eliminating global nuclear weapons which is a good thing. He is not saying this will help to remove weapons from India.. Read whatever he said again in correct context.
RE:The deal is primarily about making money
by All Right on Aug 02, 2008 05:57 AM Permalink
Sandeep:
You'd no doubt imagine that due to this deal, rest of the world will start throwing out their nuclear weapons.... oh by the way, there is nothing stopping the Indian nuclear juggernaut... :-) eh?... that's what the "context" is, isn't it?... :-)
